By the Grace of G-d6th of Menachem Av, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.
Mr. Benjamin Saachs
56, Filey Avenue
Stoke Newington
London, N.16
Greeting and Blessing:
I received your letter of the 3rd of Menachem Av. Mazel Tov on the birth of a son to . . . . I trust you will continue to use your good influence over . . .in her affairs, that everything should be in accordance with the Torah and Mitzvoth, all the more so since . . . have been enjoying G-d's blessings.
I will also remember in prayer your mother, and I hope that you will have good news to report.
Though we are in the sad part of the beginning of Menachem Av, may G-d's promise soon be fulfilled that these days will be converted into days of gladness and joy.1
With blessing,
By Nissan Mindel
Notes and sources
Mr. Benjamin Saachs was an English Chossid who maintained a meaningful relationship with the Rebbe through regular correspondence, seeking guidance in personal and communal matters. For additional letters addressed to Mr. Benjamin Saachs, see letter dated 14 Shevat 5718 and as referenced there.
This letter was written regarding a couplewho were having trouble having children, and with the Rebbe's guidance started observing the laws of family purity (see letter dated 14 Shevat, 5718). See also letter dated 4 Teveth, 5719, for further guidance of the Rebbe regarding them.
1) See Zecharyah 8:19; Mishneh Torah, Hilchos Ta'anis, 5:19.
Source: Photocopy of Original.
Published: Teshurah (Saacks, 3 Elul, 5785).
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